The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is recruiting for 1376 various Para-Medical positions. These include roles such as Nursing Superintendent, Dietician, Technician, and more. This is a regular employment opportunity. The recruitment notification was released on 17/08/2024 and interested candidates can apply online between 17/08/2024 and 16/09/2024. The jobs are located across various Railway Zones in India.
Recruitment Overview
Post Details
| S.No. | Post Code | Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Nursing Superintendent | UR- 30, SC-11, ST-9, OBC- 21, EWS-8 |
| 2 | 2 | Cardiac Technician | UR-5, SC-1, ST-0, OBC- 1 |
| 3 | 3 | Clinical Psychologist | UR-7, OBC-0, SC-0, ST-0 |
| 4 | 4 | ECG Technician | UR-6, SC-1, ST-1, OBC- 1 |
| 5 | 5 | Field Worker | UR- 5, SC- 3, ST-2, OBC-0 |
| 6 | 6 | Health & Malaria Inspector Gr III | UR- 22, SC-9, ST-4, OBC-11, EWS-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Laboratory Assistant Grade II | UR-34, SC-5, ST-4, OBC-8, EWS-2 |
| 8 | 8 | Perfusionist | UR-3, SC-0, OBC-0, ST-0 |
| 9 | 9 | Physiotherapist Grade II | UR-6, SC-1, ST-2, OBC-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Radiographer X-Ray Technician | UR-17, SC-4, ST-3, OBC-5, EWS-2 |
| 11 | 11 | Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | UR- 53, SC-15, ST-6, OBC-12, EWS-10 |
| 12 | 12 | Dialysis Technician | UR-6, SC-0, ST-1, OBC-2 |
| 13 | 13 | Optometrist | UR- 5, SC-0, ST-0, OBC-0 |
| 14 | 14 | Laboratory Superintendent | UR- 14, SC-1, ST-2, OBC-3, EWS-1 |
| 15 | 15 | Dental Hygienist | UR-1, SC-0, ST-0, OBC-0 |
| 16 | 16 | Dietician (Level 7) | UR-3, SC-0, ST-0, OBC-1 |
| 17 | 17 | Cath Laboratory Technician | UR- 2, SC-0, ST-0, OBC-1 |
| 18 | 18 | Occupational Therapist | UR-1, SC-0, ST-0, OBC-0 |
| 19 | 19 | Audiologist and Speech Therapist | UR-4, SC-0, ST-0, OBC-0 |
| 20 | 20 | Speech Therapist | UR-4, SC-0, ST-0, OBC-0 |
Age Eligibility
| Post Name | Age Criteria (as on 01/01/2025) |
| Field Worker | 18-33 Years |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist, Dialysis Technician, Health & Malaria Inspector Gr III, Laboratory Superintendent, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist Grade - II, Speech Therapist, Cardiac Technician, Clinical Psychologist, ECG Technician, Laboratory Assistant Grade II, Optometrist, Radiographer X-Ray Technician, Speech Therapist | 18-36 Years |
| Cath Laboratory Technician, Dietician (Level 7) | 18-36 Years |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 20-38 Years |
| Nursing Superintendent | 20-43 Years |
| Category | Relaxation in Upper Age Limit/Maximum Upper Age |
| SC & ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 to 8 Years (depending on category and length of service) |
| PwBD | 10 to 15 Years (depending on category) |
| Serving Railway Staff (Specific Conditions Apply) | Up to 45 Years of age (depending on category and length of service) |
| Widowed, Divorced, or Judicially Separated Female Candidates | 35 to 40 Years (depending on category) |
Essential Qualification
| Post Name | Essential Qualifications |
|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | Certificate as Registered Nurse and Midwife with a 3-year course in General Nursing and Midwifery from a recognized institution OR B.Sc. Nursing. |
| Dietician (Level 7) | B.Sc. with Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics (one year course) plus 3 months internship training OR B.Sc. Home Science + M.Sc. Home Science (Food and Nutrition). |
| Clinical Psychologist | Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology / Social Psychology. |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | BASLP (Bachelor in Audiology, Speech Language Pathology) and registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India. |
| Physiotherapist Grade - II | Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy and two years of practical experience in a hospital with at least 100 beds. |
| Occupational Therapist | 10+2 with Science and Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy. |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 10+2 with Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution and registration as a Pharmacist OR Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (B. Pharma) and registration as a Pharmacist. |
| Laboratory Superintendent | B.Sc. with relevant subjects plus Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT) OR B.Sc. in Medical Technology (Laboratory). |
| Dialysis Technician | B.Sc. plus Diploma in Haemodialysis OR two years of experience in Haemodialysis. |
| Perfusionist | B.Sc. with Diploma in Perfusion Technology OR B.Sc. and three years of experience as a Cardio Pulmonary Pump Technician. |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry and Diploma in Radiography/X-Ray Technician/Radiodiagnosis Technology (2 years course). Science graduates with the Diploma will be preferred. |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Grade III | 12th (10+2 stage) in Science with Biology or Chemistry, plus a one-year Diploma as a Health/Sanitary Inspector OR a one-year National Trade Certificate (NTC). |
| Cardiac Technician | Higher Secondary (10+2) in Science and Certificate/Diploma in Cardiology Lab Investigations (ECG, Holter, and TMT). Experience in Echocardiography is preferred. |
| ECG Technician | 10+2/Graduation in Science with Certificate/Diploma/Degree in ECG Lab Technology or related fields. Certificate should be a minimum of one-year duration. |
| Optometrist | B.Sc. in Optometry OR Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician (3 to 4 years course) and registration with the relevant Council/body. |
| Dental Hygienist | Degree in Science (Biology), a 2-year Diploma/Certificate Course in Dental Hygiene, registration with Dental Council of India as Dental Hygienist, and two years of experience as a Dental Hygienist. Experience may be relaxed in some cases. |
| Speech Therapist | B.Sc. and Diploma in Audio and Speech Therapy plus two years of experience in the relevant field. |
| Cath Laboratory Technician | B.Sc. and Diploma from a recognized Cardiac Lab or two years of experience in a Cath Lab. |
| Laboratory Assistant Grade II | 12th (10+2 stage) in Science plus Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) OR Certificate Course in Medical Lab Technology from a recognized institution (at least 1 year duration). |
| Field Worker | 12th (10+2) with Biology or Chemistry. |
Exam Fee
| Category | Examination Fee | Refund on Appearing in CBT* |
| UR/EWS | Rs. 500 | Rs. 400 (after deduction of bank charges) |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC | Rs. 250 | Rs. 250 (after deduction of bank charges) |
| Important Note: If a candidate changes their category (for example from SC/ST to UR) during the application modification window, they need to pay the fee difference (Rs. 250) in addition to the modification fee. | ||
Selection Process
| CBT Feature | Description |
| Nature of Exam | Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Duration | 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates with scribe) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark for each incorrect answer |
| Sections | Professional Ability, General Awareness, Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science |
| Syllabus | Detailed syllabus for the Professional Ability section varies by post (see Annexure-C of the official notification) |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | UR/EWS: 40%, OBC/SC: 30%, ST: 25% (relaxations may be applicable in certain cases). |
How to Apply
- Carefully review the official notification to confirm your eligibility: Check Notification.
- Create an account on the website of the chosen RRB: Create an Account
- Fill the online application form with accurate and complete information.
- Upload the required scanned documents.
- Pay the exam fee online (remember to check fee details based on your category).
- (Optional) Make corrections if needed during the modification window (17/09/2024 to 26/09/2024).
- Submit the application form before the last date, 16/09/2024.
Important Dates
| Online Registration Start Date | 17/08/2024 |
| Online Registration Last Date | 16/09/2024, 23:59 hours |
| Payment Date of Application Fees | 17/08/2024 to 16/09/2024 |
| Application Modification Window | 17/09/2024 to 26/09/2024 |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Corrigendum 2 | Click Here |
| Corrigendum 1 | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| RRB Website | Click Here |